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Toniná Archaeological Zone

Things to do in Ocosingo: visit Toniná, a Maya city with one of the tallest acropolises in Mesoamerica.

Ocosingo, Chiapas

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Panorama of the great acropolis of Toniná
Quick factsOcosingo
Est. cost per person
$250 MXN
Duration
3–4.5 h
Booking
Not needed

16.9° N · 92.01° WOcosingo, Chiapas

Things to do in Ocosingo: Visit the Toniná Archaeological Zone, once one of the most powerful Maya city-states of the Classic period. Its Great Acropolis, built on a hillside, rises about 80 meters (260 feet): one of the tallest structures in Mesoamerica.

What to do

  • Explore the archaeological site and step inside its structures.
  • Visit the site museum.
  • Horseback riding is sometimes available (around $50 to $150 MXN).

Practical info

Opening hours

Open every day, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Estimated visit time: 3 to 4.5 hours if you explore every area slowly, including the site museum, and stop for a meal.

Contact

No booking required — just arrive during visiting hours. The site is managed by INAH, the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History.

Budget

Per person, approximately:

  • Entrance: free
  • Transport (combi round trip): $70 to $90 MXN
  • Meal: $120 to $150 MXN

Estimated total: around $250 MXN (extras like horseback riding or souvenirs not included).

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